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News Articles: Governor Kemp

Surrounded by supporters of the bill, Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 481, the "heartbeat bill," setting the stage for a legal battle as the state attempts to outlaw most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

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  • Politics

Georgia Abortion Bill Redefines 'Personhood' — And Raises Confusion

The state of Georgia — and the country — is divided over so-called "heartbeat" bills and other new state laws restricting abortion. Many are confused...

June 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 2 more
Gov. Brian Kemp, Micah Gravley and other state officials celebrate after the signing of House Bill 324. The bill gives patients more access to medical marijuana.

Gov. Kemp Signs Medical Marijuana Bills, Expands Patient Access

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Wednesday giving patients in Georgia more access to medical marijuana.

April 17, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Senator David Perdue speaks to crowd at the former Boeing plant in Macon while Governor Brian Kemp and others look on

Closed Boeing Plant Gets New Life

A shuttered Boeing facility in Macon is getting new life thanks to a unique partnership between local, state and federal government. In 2016, Macon’s...

April 07, 2019
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By:
  • Josephine Bennett
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks after being sworn in as Georgia's governor during a ceremony at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp To Ask For Medicaid Waivers, Some Expansion

On this edition of Political Rewind, Governor Kemp says he’ll ask the legislature to approve a plan for Medicaid waivers that will make health care more...

February 08, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

GPB Midday Headlines For Wednesday Jan. 23, 2019

Health Care For Seniors In Kemp Budget Some Fulton County Teachers Getting A Pay Raise Markakis Re-Ups With The Braves

January 23, 2019
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  • Drew Dawson
Republican Brian Kemp is sworn in as Georgia's 83rd Governor Monday, Jan. 14 at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Analyzing Brian Kemp's First Year Agenda

Today on Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp begins laying out his agenda for his first session of the General Assembly. Flexibility for using medicaid...

January 18, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
The Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Women Legislators Voicing Frustration At State Capitol

On this edition of Political Rewind, women members of the state senate raise their voices in frustration over committee assignments, and both Democrats...

January 16, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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